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Public Speaking & Debate 101: Self-Paced Class

Completed by 23 learners
Ages 8-17
Self-Paced Course
Want to dive into public speaking and debate? This beginner course teaches the different debate types, how to build a strong argument, and how to take down the opposition with techniques you can use again and again!
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners will have optional assigned homework each week that will take no more than 1 hour to complete.
Assessment
Instructor will review homework and provide feedback.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Unlock the power of debate and boost your confidence with our Debate 101 course!  This engaging, self-paced program will guide you through the essentials of debating, helping you master the art of persuasive speaking and critical thinking on your own schedule!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧:

🤜 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒕𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒔 & 𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔: Learn how to challenge your opponent's arguments effectively.

⭐️ 𝑪𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒊𝒓𝒆:  Develop the skills to ask strategic questions that strengthen your position.

👉 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐 𝒕𝒐 𝑫𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒕𝒆 & 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒈𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕: Understand debate resolutions and structure arguments that captivate and convince.

🤔 𝑬𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔, 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔, & 𝑳𝒐𝒈𝒐𝒔: Discover how to use these key persuasive techniques to make your case more compelling.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Watch pre-recorded videos and complete interactive homework exercises at your own pace. This course has 3.5 hours of instruction broken up into four modules. 

𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Learn how to structure arguments, ask effective questions, understand logic, and refute opposing views with confidence.

𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: Students who engage in debate regularly score higher on the ACT, and almost 100% of debaters go on to attend college.

👉 Take the first step towards becoming a confident speaker and critical thinker. Enroll today and start mastering the art of debate!


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🌟 **Why Choose This Course?**

- Learn from a National Champion Coach: Your learner will receive top-notch instruction, discover the secrets of different debate styles, learn how to craft compelling arguments, and master techniques for handling any counter-argument with ease.

- Flexible Learning: With pre-recorded lessons and interactive activities, your child can learn at their own pace, whenever it best fits your family’s schedule. Plus, you’ll get immediate access to the whole course so you can dive in as soon as you want.

- Skills for Life: This course doesn’t just prepare your child for future live debate classes; it equips them with communication and critical thinking skills that will benefit them throughout their life.

Whether your child is new to debate or looking to strengthen their communication skills, this course provides a solid foundation to serve them well in any situation.

📅 **Enroll Today**: Empower your child with the tools they need to succeed in all areas of life.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basics of debate, including how to understand resolutions, structure an agreement, ask questions that will benefit their side and refute the other side.
Learners who participate in speech and debate consistently outscore others on ACT scores, and nearly 100% of debaters end up attending college.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Intro to Debate & Argument Construction
 Unravel the history of debate, embrace essential vocabulary, and master the art of structuring winning arguments. Prepare to flex your debating muscles with engaging homework exercises! 
Lesson 2:
Refutation
 Discover the art of responding to the opposition and becoming a refutation wizard. You'll face thrilling practice arguments and conquer them like a champ. Brace yourself for a Kahoot challenge 
Lesson 3:
Cross Fire
 Ace the crossfire game by honing your note-taking skills and mastering the art of asking killer questions. We'll equip you with drills and shortcuts to level up your flow. Prepare for some intense sibling or parent showdowns! 
Lesson 4:
Ethos Pathos & Logos
 Unlock the ultimate path to victory! Delve into the art of weighing arguments and master the power of ethos, pathos, and logos. We'll even explore how you can unleash your newfound skills in the "real world." 

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
This is a beginner course so there are no pre-reqs.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will provide handouts and kahoots.

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hilary Garcia, BA Elem. Ed, ESL Certified
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of Alberta
Ken Tieu
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Illinois State University
Garrett Young BA in Theater, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English from Drury University
Cassy Cochrun - BA, Professional Writing & Design
Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Purdue University
Ben Carson
Bachelor's Degree in English from Agnes Scott College
Anna Dodds
Bachelor's Degree from Western Kentucky Universityh
Bill Thompson BA Speech Communication
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University
Marco Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree from University of Edinburgh
Tia Speece
Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University
Elizabeth Green, BA, Broadcast Journalism
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from University of Virginia
Arya Royal
Associate's Degree in Education from Eastern Wyoming College
Melissa Peterson B.ed. TEFL
Bill Thompson has coached and instructed speech and debate for more than 30 years with a variety of University, high school, & middle school programs around the country. In the last decade, he has coached 7 high school national finalists and 11 middle school national finalists. He has coached 5 high school national champions and 3 middle school national champions in his career.     

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Bill has an extensive history of building a curriculum to teach speech and debate in both intensive speech and debate camps and classroom settings. Central to his curriculum is a focus on helping learners find their voices and helping them develop skills that allow them to hear and appreciate others' voices.  His classes are designed to meet learners where they are and develop their research, refutation, speech writing, speaking, and overall rhetorical skills.

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